DRC DECLINES MBEKI FOUNDATION’S PEACE DIALOGUE, CITING BIAS
The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo has turned down an invitation to a peace and security dialogue organised by the Foundation of former South African President Thabo Mbeki. Congolese officials accuse Mbeki of siding with the M23 rebels and Rwanda in his past comments about the conflict in eastern DRC. They say the former South African leader is also too close to ex-President Joseph Kabila, who is now facing treason charges linked to the M23 rebellion. By SABC News
By MANZI
On dimanche 31 août 2025
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The Thabo Mbeki Foundation is set to host a peace and security dialogue in South Africa from the 3rd of September until the 6th. The gathering is meant to bring together Congolese officials, civil society activists, opposition figures, religious leaders, and armed groups like the M23 rebels.
But Kinshasa says it will not take part. The government spokesperson, Patrick Muyaya, dismissed the dialogue as inappropriate, accusing Thabo Mbeki of bias in his past remarks about the conflict.
Mbeki, however, is remembered for organising the landmark 2002 Sun City peace talks that helped end a wider regional war in Congo.
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